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Oh my oh my, where do I begin, this beautiful Cathedral, known as St. Pauls, is a standing point for several historical events. As the main cathedral of London, it stands out for activities that have occured in the past, funerals, end of war peace proceedures and much more. It is usually open daily until 4pm, although you can definitely check while you are there. However, our visit was approximately 8 Euros, we went there during the week at about 1pm. Don't miss out on this beautiful work of art and long standing part of history that has stood here for over 300 years!!
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One of London's masterpieces - Sir Christopher's Wren's St Paul's was built between 1675 and 1710. It is the fourth cathedral on the site since 604 AD - Wren's Baroque splendour built as a result of its predecessor being destroyed in The Great Fire of London (1666). Interestingly, the final building was Wren's third attempt at deisgning what was preceived to be London's premier place of Worship.
Surprisingly, it is sparingly used for significant events - Westminster Cathedral gains that honour, with every Coronation and most burials of senior royalty. But funerals of Nelson (1806), Wellington (1852), Churchill (1965), weddings of Prince Charles & Lady Di (1981) as well as services to celebrate significant moments have taken place at St Paul's.
Not everything is as Wren designed it - although the changes are mostly on the interior. Thus whislt the stunning facade, dome, Whispering Gallery and extraordinary nave with stonework, mosaics and carving that take your breath away are original, the mosaic floor was added in the late 19th century and the behest of Queen Victoria, the American Memorial Chapel rebuilt after WWII and named by a grateful nation to the American allies.
It's not a cheap option - 9.50 gbp entrance fee (or 9.00 if you book online). Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-4pm Leave a Comment
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St. Paul's Cathedral ranks as #2 of my "Top 10 Things to Do in London" list. It is absolutely impressive! This beautiful cathedral was built by Sir Christopher Wren between 1675 and 1710, and has survived the bombings of World War II. The dome is massive and houses what is known as the Whispering Gallery. The acoustics in the dome are so phenomenal that if one person whispers along the wall of the dome, another person can hear the whisper on the opposite side. (I can't seem to find anything that shows the circumference of the dome, so I can't give you the details--but it is really impressive when you can hear your travel partner's whisperered words across the distance.) There are, of course, no elevators and the only way to reach the Whispering Gallery is to climb the steps (259 to be exact.). From the Whispering Gallery, you can continue the climb all the way up to the Golden Gallery (a total of 530 from ground level). From here you'll be treated to some amazing views of London. If you're up to it, I believe it's worth the climb.
The interior of the dome is absolutely breathtaking. While in the Whispering Gallery, you'll see some amazing mosaics (amidst the archways), and then the murals of St. Paul on the inner dome itself. The craftsmanship was just amazing, and you'll wonder at how the artists were able to accomplish their work.
Several dignitaries are entombed here such as the Duke of Wellington (remember Waterloo?), Lord Nelson, and Sir Christopher Wren (the architect). The crypt is worth a visit, and there is a little cafe down there for some refreshments, as are the restrooms.
You can purchase your ticket in advance at www.stpauls.co.uk. The last time that I went, in 2008, the ticket prices were 9.5 GBP for adults. Your ticket gives you entrance to the cathedral, the crypt, and the dome. No photography is allowed inside the cathedral--so buy a postcard.
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St Paul's was used for the marriage of Charles, Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer in 1981. Leave a Comment
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Building the cathedral was finished in 1697 after the Great Fire. Inside its huge dome there is a whispering gallery which I'd love to try one day. If you whisper against a wall there it can be heard on the opposite side! Leave a Comment
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Of course that everybody remembers this church as the place of the fairy-tale wedding of Lady Diana with Prince Charles.
It is certainly worth to climb the stairs to the Whispering gallery, where you can admire the beautiful frescos in the 34 meter high dome. If you are in a good condition you can climb further (about 600 steps), to reach the Golden Gallery. You will be rewarded with a splendid view over the City and the Thames.
Don’t forget to visit the Crypt, to see the tombs of Wellington, Admiral Nelson and the famous architect Christopher Wren.
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St. Paul's is the Cathedral of the Diocese of London. The original site is believed to have been founded by King Ethelred of Kent and was endowed with Tillingham Manor in Essex for Mellitus, Bishop of the East Saxons. It burned down in 675 and was rebuilt only to be destroyed and rebuilt again following a Viking ransacking in 962.
The interior of the cathedral is beautiful. A seperate admission fee is charged to climb to the top of the dome but the climb and the views are well worth your efforts. Leave a Comment
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